7 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Studio Flat, 2, Dumbells Terrace, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ny
The proposal involves replacing all windows and doors on the end-of-terrace commercial building with uPVC sliding sash windows featuring specific glazing bar arrangements (e.g., 50/50 split with horizontal and vertical bars on ground floor east elevation, 30/70 split on first floor) and new doors including panelled typ…
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The site is within the Laxey Conservation Area, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing its character under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) (m) (n) requires developments to respect character, use appropriate materials, and protect amenity. The officer concluded the proposal complies, as the window and door replacements preserve the building's appearance and area's character despite uPVC material.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to protecting the historic environment. Applied in the conservation area context, the officer found the sliding sash design preserves and arguably enhances the terrace character compared to existing.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Provides supplementary policy for developments in conservation areas. The officer gave it material weight alongside the statutory test, confirming the proposal preserves character.
Planning Circular 1/98, The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
Guidance on window replacements. The specific sliding sash design with glazing bars was deemed to match existing and terrace features, making it acceptable.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Support the application as the site faces a coach drop-off point; the proposal would improve the first impression for tourists and improve the character of the terrace and the area (22.03.2023).
Garff Commissioners fully support the application for replacement windows and doors at Whim Boutique, 1-2 Dumbells Terrace, Laxey, stating it will improve the character of the iconic terrace and enhance the vitality of the upper village.
Garff Commissioners
Supportthe character of the area will be improved and if they are implemented.; The overwhelming consensus was that the proposals will be of benefit to improving the vitality of the upper Village; the proposals are an enhancement to the immediate area and to the vitality of the Village in general.; the Board resolved to fully support the proposals as presented in the application.
